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Food Service Operations and Sustainability

Western Michigan University's food service operations and sustainability program is scientifically oriented for the in-depth study of foods in relation to the business field. Graduates of this program are qualified to pursue supervisory or managerial careers in commercial food institutions in the equipment field, food research, public utility companies, mass media productions, quality testing, technical writing or governmental food agencies.

Beyond the classroom

If you decide to major in food service operations and sustainability at WMU, the Professional Experience Program will allow you to extend your academic work with on-the-job training in restaurant and catering businesses and at institutional food service sites. The program is supervised by WMU faculty in cooperation with management personnel in the field.

Many food service operations and sustainability students at WMU also choose to join Kappa Omicron Nu, the leading honor society for students in family and consumer sciences, and the International Council on Hotel, Restaurants and Institutional Education.

After you graduate

Recent WMU graduates with degrees in food service operations and sustainability are working as: